Criminal investigation Quote by Rod Rosenstein
“Derogatory information sometimes is disclosed in the course of criminal investigations and prosecutions, but we never release it gratuitously.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Department of Justice Press Conference, 2018
Sensitive details in investigations are released only when necessary, not for gratuitous reasons.
In simple terms: Only share needed info.
Balance transparency with protection.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legal cases
- media inquiries
- policy drafting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should the public know?
- How to define “gratuitous”?
Risk of over‑censorship hindering accountability.